The Governors of Oakham Primary School are seeking to appoint a skilled and motivated School Business Manager to join our happy and successful school. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school where children have positive attitudes and a love of learning and where staff are valued and well supported by parents, the leadership team and governors.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• provide specialist financial support to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the school
• work closely with senior leaders to ensure effective and efficient school improvement
• be familiar with, and have an understanding of, the responsibilities and requirements of the post including; finance, grant bidding process, HR, health and safety, line managing staff and facilities management
• work under pressure, managing competing priorities
• well organised, efficient and able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• possess excellent ICT skills
• use initiative when dealing with the day to day running of a busy school office

Closing date for applications: Thursday 3^rd October 2019

Shortlisting date: Friday 4^th October 2019

Interview date: Friday 11th October 2019

If you do not hear from us by Monday 7th October 2019, you can assume that you have not been successful in your application.

Possible applicants are invited to meet with the Headteacher and look round the school on Monday 30^th September at 2pm. Please contact the school directly to confirm your visit: Telephone 01384 254368 or email school.office@oakham.sandwell,sch.uk

Oakham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring check.

Hours:

Full time - term time plus 5 days

Grade:

Band F SCP 26-31 (£29,636 - £33,799) pro rata (£15.36 - £17.52 per hour)

Location:

Oakham Primary School, Darbys Hill Road, Tividale, Oldbury B69 1SG

Closing Date:

Thursday 3rd October 2019